"Devil's coach horse beetle The Devil's coach-horse beetle (""Ocypus olens"") is a species of beetle belonging to the large family of the rove beetles (Staphylinidae). It was originally included in the genus ""Staphylinus"" in 1764, and some authors and biologists still use this classification. The Latin species name ""olens"", meaning ""smelling"", refers to the two white stinking glands on the abdomen. This beetle has been associated with the Devil since the Middle Ages. Hence its common name, which has been used at least since 1840. Other names include Devil's footman, Devil's coachman and Devil's steed. It is sometimes also known"
"The Devil's Coach Horses The Devil's Coach Horses is a 1925 essay by J. R. R. Tolkien (""Devil's coach-horse"" is a British expression for a particular kind of rove beetle). Tolkien draws attention to the devil's steeds called ""eaueres"" in ""Hali Meidhad"", translated ""boar"" in the Early English Text Society edition of 1922, but in reference to the ""jumenta"" ""yoked team, draught horse"" of Joel (), in the Vulgata Clementina ""computruerunt jumenta in stercore suo"" (the Nova Vulgata has ""semina"" for Hebrew ""grain""). Rather than from the Old English word for ""boar"", ""eofor"" (German ""Eber"") Tolkien derives the word from"
"""eafor"" ""packhorse"", from a verb ""aferian"" ""transport"", related to Middle English ""aver"" ""draught-horse"", a word surviving in northern dialects. The Proto-Germanic root ""*ab-"" ""energy, vigour, labour"" of the word is cognate to Latin ""opus"". The Devil's Coach Horses The Devil's Coach Horses is a 1925 essay by J. R. R. Tolkien (""Devil's coach-horse"" is a British expression for a particular kind of rove beetle). Tolkien draws attention to the devil's steeds called ""eaueres"" in ""Hali Meidhad"", translated ""boar"" in the Early English Text Society edition of 1922, but in reference to the ""jumenta"" ""yoked team, draught horse"" of Joel (),"
"exist, it would be possible to restart this breed, but unlikely. Yorkshire Coach Horse The Yorkshire Coach Horse is an extinct horse breed once native to England. It was a large, strong, bay or brown horse with dark legs, mane and tail. It was said to be ""a longer-legged carriage horse with unmatched ability for a combination of speed, style, and power"" and ""a tall, elegant carriage horse"". With the introduction of macadamized roads, the Cleveland Bay horse was considered not fast enough, and as a result, some Cleveland Bays were bred to Thoroughbred horses to produce the Yorkshire Coach"
"Yorkshire Coach Horse The Yorkshire Coach Horse is an extinct horse breed once native to England. It was a large, strong, bay or brown horse with dark legs, mane and tail. It was said to be ""a longer-legged carriage horse with unmatched ability for a combination of speed, style, and power"" and ""a tall, elegant carriage horse"". With the introduction of macadamized roads, the Cleveland Bay horse was considered not fast enough, and as a result, some Cleveland Bays were bred to Thoroughbred horses to produce the Yorkshire Coach Horse. In 1887 a Yorkshire Coach Horse Stud Book was introduced,"
"Horse The horse (""Equus ferus caballus"") is one of two extant subspecies of ""Equus ferus"". It is an odd-toed ungulate mammal belonging to the taxonomic family Equidae. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature, ""Eohippus"", into the large, single-toed animal of today. Humans began domesticating horses around 4000 BC, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC. Horses in the subspecies ""caballus"" are domesticated, although some domesticated populations live in the wild as feral horses. These feral populations are not true wild horses, as this term"
"Water horse A water horse (or ""waterhorse"" in some folklore) is a mythical creature, such as the Ceffyl Dŵr, Capaill Uisce, the bäckahäst and kelpie. The term ""water horse"" was originally a name given to the kelpie, a creature similar to the hippocamp, which has the head, neck and mane of a normal horse, legs like a horse, webbed feet, and a long, two-lobed, whale-like tail. The term has also been used as a nickname for lake monsters, particularly Ogopogo and Nessie. The name ""kelpie"" has often been a nickname for many other Scottish lake monsters, such as each uisge"
"blending of traditional Celtic stories, so the nuckelavee may have its roots in a mythical creature imported by the Norsemen fused with a traditional Celtic water horse. Nuckelavee The nuckelavee () or nuckalavee is a horse-like demon from Orcadian mythology that combines equine and human elements. It has its origins in Norse mythology, and is the most horrible of all the demons of Scotland's Northern Isles. The ""nuck"" component of its name may be cognate with ""Nick"" in Old Nick, a name for the Christian Devil. The nuckelavee's breath was thought to wilt crops and sicken livestock, and the creature"
"Racking Horse The Racking Horse is a horse breed derived from the Tennessee Walking Horse, recognized by the USDA in 1971. It is known for a distinctive singlefoot gait. In 1971, the Racking Horse Breeders' Association of America, headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, was formed as the breed registry. Its goal is to preserve the breed in a natural state with little or no artificial devices that enhance gait. The horse's tail is naturally raised without nicking or tail sets. Some classes allow special shoes that enhance action, and a relatively newer class allows the use of chains, six ounces and"
"thirteenth century). In southern Mexico and Central America folklore, the cadejo is a big black dog that haunts travellers who walk late at night on rural roads. The term is also common in American blues music, such as with Robert Johnson's 1937 song, ""Hellhound on My Trail"". In Greek mythology the hellhound Cerberus belonged to Hades, the Greek god of the underworld. Cerberus was said to be a massive, three-headed black dog that guarded the entrance to the underworld. Described as a very large dark black dog like creature that in some regions has only 3 toes. It's said to"
"with an arrow pointing in the direction of the client. The most notable of these gems are a matched pair that Death uses to ""weigh"" a soul's good and bad deeds to determine whether it is destined for heaven or hell. Mortis is an intelligent creature whose typical form is a pale stallion; he is Death's primary means of transportation. Based on the needs of Death, Mortis can become one of any number of forms, e.g. car, plane or boat. Mortis is immune to physical – and lesser magical – harm and when Death is astride the horse the 'presence'"
"with driver and trunk. Also in a more European style was the more ornate single horse ""Gypsy Caravan"". One variation had a yellow body with red details and a green roof. Diecast metal wheels were often painted gold. Another American style ""Stage Coach"" came with either two or four horses. The coach, rigging, chest, horses and driver were all made of zamac. This more-rounded coach came in ""Wild West"", ""Wells Fargo"", or ""Kansas to Texas"" (return from the cattle drive?) styles. With four horses these coaches were about long. A similar vehicle also was the four-horse, American-style covered wagon, available"
"were reported regularly during the 18th century, but it was not until the 19th century that sightings were recorded. Water horse A water horse (or ""waterhorse"" in some folklore) is a mythical creature, such as the Ceffyl Dŵr, Capaill Uisce, the bäckahäst and kelpie. The term ""water horse"" was originally a name given to the kelpie, a creature similar to the hippocamp, which has the head, neck and mane of a normal horse, legs like a horse, webbed feet, and a long, two-lobed, whale-like tail. The term has also been used as a nickname for lake monsters, particularly Ogopogo and"
"warlock) would use a ""Caballo marino chilote"" as transportation to get to the Caleuche ghost ship. Caballo marino chilote The Caballo Marino Chilote (chilote sea horse) is an aquatic creature of the Chilote mythology of Chile, that bears some resemblance to the hippocampus. Legend says that the ""Caballo marino chilote"" is an invisible creature, which could only be seen by those with magical powers. The creature would look like a normal horse, but would have the longer snout, golden mane, four paws in the form of fins, and a long tail, similar to the tail of a fish. They can"
"Destrier The destrier is the best-known war horse of the medieval era. It carried knights in battles, tournaments, and jousts. It was described by contemporary sources as the ""Great Horse"", due to its significance. While highly prized by knights and men-at-arms, the destrier was not very common. Most knights and mounted men-at-arms rode other war horses, such as coursers and rounceys. These three types of horse were often referred to generically as chargers. The word is first attested in Middle English around 1330, as ""destrer"". It was borrowed into Middle English from Anglo-Norman ""destrer"", whose Old French counterpart was ""destrier"""
"Federation's Developing Dressage Coach, a role designed to identify and cultivate future US Dressage stars. Debbie McDonald Debbie McDonald (born August 27, 1954) is an American dressage rider who has competed in the Olympics and many international competitions. She now lives in Hailey, Idaho, with her husband Bob, a hunter/jumper and trainer. Debbie trains and teaches riders on Peggy and E. Parry Thomas's River Grove Farm in Sun Valley, Idaho. McDonald's first mount was a $800 pony. She agreed that she would pay for board if her parents bought it for her. Shortly thereafter Debbie managed to find a gaited"
"Jackalope The jackalope is a mythical animal of North American folklore (a fearsome critter) described as a jackrabbit with antelope horns. The word ""jackalope"" is a portmanteau of ""jackrabbit"" and ""antelope."" Many jackalope taxidermy mounts, including the original, are made with deer antlers. In the 1930s, Douglas Herrick and his brother, hunters with taxidermy skills, popularized the American jackalope by grafting deer antlers onto a jackrabbit carcass and selling the combination to a local hotel in Douglas, Wyoming. Thereafter, they made and sold many similar jackalopes to a retail outlet in South Dakota, and another taxidermist continues to manufacture the"
"personality, a town is beyond compare."" Jackalope The jackalope is a mythical animal of North American folklore (a fearsome critter) described as a jackrabbit with antelope horns. The word ""jackalope"" is a portmanteau of ""jackrabbit"" and ""antelope."" Many jackalope taxidermy mounts, including the original, are made with deer antlers. In the 1930s, Douglas Herrick and his brother, hunters with taxidermy skills, popularized the American jackalope by grafting deer antlers onto a jackrabbit carcass and selling the combination to a local hotel in Douglas, Wyoming. Thereafter, they made and sold many similar jackalopes to a retail outlet in South Dakota, and"
"Robin Hood Cave Horse The Robin Hood Cave Horse (previously known as the Ochre Horse) is a fragment of rib engraved with a horse's head, discovered in 1876, in the Robin Hood Cave in Creswell Crags, Derbyshire. It is the only piece of Upper Paleolithic portable art showing an animal to have been found in Britain. It is now in the British Museum, but normally not on display. Between 7 February and 26 May 2013 it was displayed in the exhibition at the British Museum ""Ice Age Art: Arrival of the Modern Mind"". A replica of the artifact is displayed"
"crew who also brought with them an unofficial mascot, a Siberian Husky named Mukluk. Siberian Huskies are the mascots of the athletic teams of several schools and colleges, including: St. Cloud State University (St. Cloud State Huskies, Blizzard), Northern Illinois University (Northern Illinois Huskies, Victor), the University of Connecticut (Connecticut Huskies, Jonathan), Northeastern University (Northeastern Huskies, Paws), the Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech Huskies, Blizzard) and University of Washington (Washington Huskies, Harry), and Houston Baptist University (Kiza the Husky). Siberian Husky The Siberian Husky (, lit: Sibirskiy Haski) is a medium size working dog breed that originated in Northeast Asia."
"Yeth hound (Dungeons & Dragons) In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the yeth hound is a sinister flying canine inhabiting evil aligned planes. Long and skinny, it is described as resembling as a dog crossed with a lynx, and is deep black in color with yellow eyes. Although lacking wings, the creature is inexplicably capable of flight. Within the game, packs of yeth hounds only hunt during the night and never venture out during the day. If abroad during the day, the sunlight causes them to quickly fade away to the ethereal plane where they cannot return. Yeth"
"Nuckelavee The nuckelavee () or nuckalavee is a horse-like demon from Orcadian mythology that combines equine and human elements. It has its origins in Norse mythology, and is the most horrible of all the demons of Scotland's Northern Isles. The ""nuck"" component of its name may be cognate with ""Nick"" in Old Nick, a name for the Christian Devil. The nuckelavee's breath was thought to wilt crops and sicken livestock, and the creature was held responsible for droughts and epidemics on land despite its being predominantly a sea-dweller. A graphic description of the nuckelavee as it appears on land was"
"Tricholoma equestre Tricholoma equestre or Tricholoma flavovirens, also known as man on horseback or yellow knight is a formerly widely eaten but hazardous fungus of the genus ""Tricholoma"" that forms ectomycorrhiza with pine trees. Known as ""Grünling"" in German, ""gąska zielonka"" in Polish, and ""canari"" in French, it has been treasured as an edible mushroom worldwide and is especially abundant in France. Although it is regarded as quite tasty, cases of poisoning from eating ""T. equestre"" have been reported. Research has revealed it to have poisonous properties. ""Tricholoma equestre"" was known to Linnaeus who officially described it in Volume Two"
"a horse with dragon legs. Allocer In demonology Allocer (also spelled Alocer or Alloces) is a demon whose title is Great Duke of Hell, and who has thirty-six legions of demons under his command. He induces people to immorality and teaches arts and all mysteries of the sky. He is described by Johann Weyer as appearing in the shape of a knight mounted on an enormous horse. His face has leonine characteristics; he has a ruddy complexion and burning eyes; and he speaks with much gravity. He is said to provide good familiars, and to teach astronomy and liberal arts."
"through the night on a normal horse, much like the Headless Horseman in Washington Irving's story ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"". Indeed, this variant of the myth may well be just a modern import of that 19th century tale. The Headless Chelsea or mule may be a personification of the latent paganism of some popular practices echoing in the collective conscience of a people indoctrinated with a simplistic view of Catholicism. It showcases the wild instincts and repressed behaviours that are unacceptable in a Judeo-Christian society. There may be some connection between the Brazilian Headless Mules and folklore about witches"
"Coach (carriage) A coach is originally a large, usually closed, four-wheeled carriage with two or more horses harnessed as a ""team"", controlled by a coachman and/or one or more postilions. It had doors in the sides, with generally a front and a back seat inside and, for the driver, a small, usually elevated seat in front called a ""box, box seat"" or coach box. The term ""coach"" first came into use in the 15th century, and spread across Europe. There are a number of types of coaches, with differentiations based on use, location and size. Special breeds of horses, such"
"horse and exhibits good style and action. Breeds include: Coach (carriage) A coach is originally a large, usually closed, four-wheeled carriage with two or more horses harnessed as a ""team"", controlled by a coachman and/or one or more postilions. It had doors in the sides, with generally a front and a back seat inside and, for the driver, a small, usually elevated seat in front called a ""box, box seat"" or coach box. The term ""coach"" first came into use in the 15th century, and spread across Europe. There are a number of types of coaches, with differentiations based on"
"and dressage-related events. The Gypsy Horse Association was accepted into the USDF programme in 2008; two other coloured horse associations had joined by 2011. Gypsy horse The Gypsy Cob, also known as the Irish Cob, Gypsy Horse or Gypsy Vanner, is a type or breed of domestic horse from the island of Ireland. It is a small, solidly-built horse of cob conformation and is often, but not always, piebald or skewbald; it is particularly associated with the Irish Traveller and Romani travelling peoples of Britain and Ireland. There was no stud-book or breed association for horses of this type until"
"screams were heard. When he was found, he mentioned only the dog. Several days later he died. The gwyllgi (; compound noun of either gwyllt ""wild"" or gwyll ""twilight"" + ci ""dog""[1]) is a mythical dog from Wales that appears as a frightful apparition of a mastiff with baleful breath and blazing red eyes. It is referred to as ""The Dog of Darkness"" or ""The Black Hound of Destiny"", the apparition's favourite haunt being lonely roads at night. The yeth hound, also called the yell hound is a Black dog found in Devon folklore. According to Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase"
"museum. Twenty years later, Jeffries admitted to the hoax. Jersey Devil In New Jersey folklore, the Jersey Devil (a.k.a. the Leeds Devil) is a legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey. The creature is often described as a flying biped with hooves, but there are many variations. The common description is that of a kangaroo-like or wyvern-like creature with a goat- or horse-like head, leathery bat-like wings, horns, small arms with clawed hands, cloven hooves and a forked tail. It has been reported to move quickly and often is described as emitting a ""blood-curdling scream""."
"Masticophis flagellum flagellum Masticophis flagellum flagellum, commonly known as the Eastern coachwhip, is a subspecies of ""M. flagellum"", a nonvenomous, colubrid snake, endemic to the southern United States. The subspecies ranges from North Carolina to Florida in the east, and from eastern Kansas to eastern Texas in the west. They are notably absent from the Mississippi Delta, which divides their range into two separate groupings. Adults are long and slender, ranging from in total length. The longest on record was . They are among North America's largest native snakes. The head and neck are usually black, fading to tan posteriorly."
"his duty was to bring these souls to the underworld and no one would persuade him to do otherwise. Cerberus (Kerberos), or the ""Hell-Hound"", is Hades' massive multi-headed (usually three-headed) dog with some descriptions stating that it also has a snake-headed tail and snake heads on its back and as its mane. Born from Echidna and Typhon, Cerberus guards the gate that serves as the entrance of the underworld. Cerberus' duty is to prevent dead people from leaving the underworld. Heracles once borrowed Cerberus as the final part of the Labours of Heracles. Orpheus once soothed it to sleep with"
"Bestial beast The bestial beast () is a Brazilian version of a centaur, originating in Portugal. The name can be translated either as ""bestial beast"" or ""ferocious beast"" and is often employed in a figured sense to refer to anyone that is exceedingly angered. According to legend, it is believed that it is the Devil who leaves hell during full-moon nights. It has the body of a horse and a human torso. It runs through villages until it finds a tomb, where it disappears. The sound of its hooves is enough to terrorise people. A pack of dogs follow it;"